Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide for an indefinite-term, 1.0 FTE, evening, in-person position. Successful candidate completes a recognized Health Care Aide course and provides resident care with the team.

The role requires excellent English communication, ability to prioritize tasks, and adherence to PHIA/WHMIS and Universal Precautions; Indigenous language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• PHIA, WHMIS and universal precautions are covered during probation.
• Strong English communication is required.
• Indigenous language skills are a plus; teamwork and care approach are essential.

Skills

PHIA training

WHMIS training

Universal precautions

English fluency

Indigenous language

Teamwork

Prior resident care

Education

Health Care Aide course

Job description

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Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: Nursing Staff - RPG

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/09/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous resident care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Regional, site and house policies and procedures.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting residents and equipment.

This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks’ notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.